Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $63,900 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.72
10th percentile $46,940
90th percentile $99,610
Employed locally 260
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,940
    25th
    $57,570
    50th (median)
    $63,900
    75th
    $79,710
    90th
    $99,610

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 74% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Civil Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $103,710
    District of Columbia $88,430
    Alaska $85,700
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,770

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Civil Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,760
    Ithaca, NY $70,260
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,660
    Rochester, NY $62,930
    Syracuse, NY $61,750

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $107,490
    Civil Engineers $101,430
    Mechanical Engineers $111,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,590
    Electrical Engineers $103,440
    Engineers, All Other $131,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architectural and Civil Drafters make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Albany, NY is $30.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.40 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries?

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Albany, NY is 0.6% below the national median of $64,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Albany?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,940 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,570.